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I feel this one has a couple areas that need addressing. Starting from the top. I would try to compact the height of the canopy down about 5-8 inches. With more refinement. The height gives me the impression that the trunk is too thin.

The trunk/tree leans left....I would straighten this during the next repot.

While repotting I would also choose a different pot. Perhaps a soft colored glaze to highlight the green of the foliage. I would also choose a shallower pot to bring out the strength of the trunk and nebari.

Paul

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8-Nov-2003	#3
pdbbonsai Paul Berish Join Date: Jun-2002 Location: north shore of Lake Superior Country: Minnesota USDA Zone: 3/4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,197	I feel this one has a couple areas that need addressing. Starting from the top. I would try to compact the height of the canopy down about 5-8 inches. With more refinement. The height gives me the impression that the trunk is too thin. The trunk/tree leans left....I would straighten this during the next repot. While repotting I would also choose a different pot. Perhaps a soft colored glaze to highlight the green of the foliage. I would also choose a shallower pot to bring out the strength of the trunk and nebari. Paul __________________ It is essential to experience all the times and moods of one good place. (Thomas Merton) BonsaiTalk is one good place. (me)